31 January 2024

Fireworks: Joanna and Tallulah

Tallulah

Died January 2023

Not previously upset by fireworks, on New Year’s Eve 2022 Tallulah was so terrified by a nearby display that she ran in panic straight through a solid wooden fence and disappeared. She was found collapsed in the middle of a road sometime later.

The road was closed and her owner, Joanna, with the help of police and a vet, managed to transport Tallulah home, where everything possible was done to save her. Sadly, after several hours of treatment and care, Tallulah was still shaking, dripping with sweat, falling over and had a heart rate of 120, more than three times a normal reading. There was no humane option left but to put her to sleep.

“My horse of a lifetime is dead and suffered a horrific, painful death. I have a massive vet bill. I can never forget what I and my children saw and how much she suffered. All so people can enjoy fireworks at home. I would ask anyone thinking of letting off fireworks at home to please, please stop and evaluate whether it is really worth it.”

Joanna

Tallulah and Joanna - pictured on Joanna's wedding day

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